Carly Simon: Never Been Gone CD Giveaway
November 15, 2009 by Kailani
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This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to commentor #37: Christy C!
As far as I’m concerned, Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain” is a classic song that takes me back to my younger years. It’s not that I can relate to the words or anything but it just takes me back to a time when life was simple. Throughout the years, Carly Simon has had many other successful hits and now you can own them on her new album, “Never Been Gone”.
CarlyÂ’’s son, Benjamin Taylor was the originator of the idea and Carly willingly (though, sometimes hesitatingly) complied and lived up to the dare. Carly, Benjamin, and the rest of the producers, known as “Paphiopedilium,” chose the songs, most of which were CarlyÂ’s best-known and commercially successful. In the CDs generous liner notes is an explanation not only of the word, “Paphiopedilium,” but an explanation of the reworking of each of the songs. Carly hopes that even without these notes the music will speak for itself.
Says Simon, “It was a revelation to me that these lyrics and melodies were so innocent of age and experience when I composed them back when. ‘These are the Good Old Days’ were not nearly as ‘good’ or as ‘old.’ I was encouraged by performing some of these songs on a promotional tour for the album This Kind Of Love, which was released a year ago. Ben, David (Saw), Peter (Calo), Larry (Ciancia) and I, with only the instruments in our hands, revised the songs: songs such as ‘You’re So Vain’ and ‘Anticipation.’ They came out all different! It was a sport of sort, as well as a visit with a psychiatrist.”
Carly celebrated the commutation of her Godson John Forte’s prison sentence by collaborating with him on “You Belong To Me.” It has been one of the great thrills of Carly’s lifetime to be working with friends and family so close to her heart. Though Sally Taylor, Carly’s daughter, was available only to work once during the course of the recording, the choice of song that she sings on so beautifully is a meaningful coincidence: ‘Boys In The Trees,’ is a message that a daughter receives so hauntingly from her mother. With so many old and new friends contributing to this album, it is perfect that Frank Filipetti be the man to mix it and Bob Ludwig the friend to master it.
Soundtrack:
- YouÂ’re So Vain
- “Coming Around Again
- “Anticipation
- Let The Riverrun
- You Belong To Me
- ThatÂ’s The Way IÂ’ve Always Heard It Should Be
- “It Happens Every Day
- Never Been Gone
- “Boys In The Trees”
- “The Right Thing To Do
- No Freedom”
- “Songbird”
A portion of the proceeds from Never Been Gone will go to the Carly Simon Music Therapy Initiative; a collaboration between Carly Simon and Berklee College of Music that brings the healing power of music into the community at large.
WIN IT!
I have a copy of Never Been Gone for one lucky winner! To enter:
- Just mention in comments before midnight, Nov 22nd what your favorite Carly Simon song is. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
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This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide! Good luck!This post was written for Iris Records who provided the item for review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product. By entering this giveaway, you are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and agree to our disclosure policy.
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I LOVE Carly’s new album. I was lukewarm when I heard the song samples at her site, but oh my, this album has a wonderful flow to it. She’s done some remarkable things with her classic songs! Thanks for this review!
I’ve always loved Carly Simon and I, too, am taken back to my youth when I hear “You’re So Vain”. Thanks for this review, this will definitely be on my “ask Santa” list this year!!
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My fav song is Your So Vain!
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My favorite song by Carly is “you’re so vain” I would love to win this!!
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I’ve always LOVED the song “You’re So Vain”, every time I listen to it I try to figure out who she’s talking about!
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I like all her songs I like the Pooh Corner she sings but also I like Anticipation….
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You’re So Vain is my favorite.
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Whenever I hear the opening riff for “You’re So Vain,” I’m certain to start belting it out along with Carly (she would not be proud), I think my favorite of her songs is That’s The Way I Always Heard It Should Be.
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My favorite Carly Simon song is “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard it Should Be”. Thanks the chance to win this CD, it sounds like a wonderful album.
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My favorite is You’re So Vain
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When I think of Carly Simon I think of You’re so Vain. It was the first time that I was aware of her music.
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You’re so vain is my fave. I used to listen to her all the time. such a great singer! Thanks!
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One of my favorite songs is “You’re so vain” Carly has a lovely voice
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One of my favorites is Let The River Run. She has an amazing voice.
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You’re so vain